{"product_id":"clear-quartz-specimen-green-ridge-washington-usa","title":"Clear Quartz Specimen (Green Ridge, Washington, USA) – 美国华盛顿州 Green Ridge 天然透明水晶矿物标本","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz specimen from Green Ridge, Washington, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing material from one of the notable Quartz-producing areas of the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Ridge is located in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing County, Washington\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, within the Snoqualmie region. The area is particularly recognised for its naturally formed Quartz crystals, including clear and highly transparent crystals, sceptered Quartz, doubly terminated crystals, Japan-law twins, phantomed crystals and Quartz containing mineral inclusions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe geology of the Green Ridge area is particularly interesting. Quartz mineralisation developed within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintrusive breccia associated with the Snoqualmie Batholith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where hydrothermal fluids moved through fractures and open spaces, depositing Quartz and associated minerals. Some of the mineralised pockets became large enough to produce exceptionally well-developed crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz from the Green Ridge area can display impressive transparency and sharply developed crystal faces. Documented specimens from the locality include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewater-clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including sceptered and doubly terminated forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes Green Ridge Quartz particularly appealing to collectors who enjoy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican locality specimens, natural crystal formations and classic Quartz morphology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour specimen is presented as a natural \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz \/ Rock Crystal specimen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the individual characteristics of the crystal — including its clarity, termination, inclusions, surface texture and overall formation — contributing to its uniqueness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸 Why Green Ridge Quartz Is Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotable Washington Locality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Ridge in King County is a documented mineral-producing locality with an established history of Quartz specimens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Quartz Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locality has produced clear Quartz, scepters, doubly terminated crystals, Japan-law twins and phantomed Quartz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome Green Ridge specimens are remarkably clear, including documented water-clear crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Geological Formation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Quartz formed through hydrothermal mineralisation within intrusive breccia, producing open cavities where well-developed crystals could grow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🗻 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Northwest Provenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, a well-documented locality adds another dimension beyond the appearance of the crystal itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Crystal Geometry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural termination and crystal faces preserve the geometry created during the original geological growth process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔬 Mineral Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz \/ Rock Crystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Species:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rock Crystal \/ Clear Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SiO₂\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral Class:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silicate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs Hardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 2.65\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLustre:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vitreous\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Transparent to translucent\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleavage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFracture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conchoidal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Colourless \/ clear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green Ridge, King County, Washington, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is one of the most abundant minerals in Earth's crust, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewell-formed, transparent collector crystals from a notable locality can be considerably more desirable than ordinary massive Quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏔️ Green Ridge Geological Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreen Ridge is associated with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnoqualmie Batholith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a large intrusive geological body in the Cascade region of Washington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Green Ridge Breccia formed a particularly favourable environment for mineralisation. Hydrothermal fluids moving through fractures and open spaces deposited Quartz and metallic minerals along the walls of cavities. Later mineralisation produced multiple generations of Quartz, including sceptered, inclusion-rich and phantomed crystals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe locality is also documented for associated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePyrite, Goethite, Chalcopyrite and Barite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although these minerals are not necessarily present in every Quartz specimen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Natural Features to Look For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on the individual specimen, Green Ridge Quartz may display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 Excellent transparency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔷 Sharp crystal terminations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Strong vitreous lustre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪞 Internal inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌫️ Phantom formations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎋 Scepter growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔄 Twinning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 Enhydro inclusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🟤 Iron-oxide\/Goethite association\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every Green Ridge specimen will display all of these features; the individual piece should be described according to what is actually visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 Traditional Metaphysical \u0026amp; Wellness Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following descriptions are based on traditional crystal and spiritual beliefs and are not scientifically proven or medical claims.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz is traditionally associated with mental clarity, awareness and clear intention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎯 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus \u0026amp; Concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften used symbolically to support focus and purposeful thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💎 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergy Amplification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuartz is traditionally regarded as an amplifying crystal and is commonly used with other stones or intentions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧘 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeditation \u0026amp; Spiritual Practice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently used in meditation and spiritual practices for reflection and mindfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🛡️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergetic Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome crystal traditions associate Clear Quartz with energetic cleansing and protective symbolism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌟 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiritual Growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally associated with awareness, personal development and spiritual exploration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💰 Traditional Prosperity \u0026amp; Business Symbolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear Quartz is also popular in crystal practices relating to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💰 Abundance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📈 Business growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎯 Goal setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💡 Clear decision-making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Positive intention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🔮 Manifestation practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor business owners and collectors, a locality specimen such as Green Ridge Quartz can combine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etraditional Quartz symbolism with genuine geological and collector value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Living Gems SG","offers":[{"title":"1) 39mm x 39mm x 25mm (With light Amethyst)","offer_id":44237444382779,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2) 35mm x 47mm x 19mm (Double Terminated)","offer_id":44237444415547,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/0196\/8448\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_12518730-683f-4783-9042-d886ee838966.jpg?v=1789886516","url":"https:\/\/livinggemssg.com\/products\/clear-quartz-specimen-green-ridge-washington-usa","provider":"Living Gems SG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}